Sorbitol is known to be an excellent humectant and also acts as a perfect surfactant, hence it is widely used in many shampoos, conditioners, styling gels and hair serums.
Uses
This ingredient functions as a thickener, improving the texture of formulations.
Benefits
• Acts as a thickener to improve texture
• Humectant properties
• Surfactant
• Wide variety of applications
Usage Rate
The usage for this product depends on the nature of the formulation, thus there is no exact recommended concentration.
Strengths
Used in skincare as a hydrating and moisturizing agent.
Caution
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is utilised as a hydrating and moisturising component in skincare products. Sorbitol is also a thickening that helps to improve the texture of formulations.
Sorbitol also serves as a prebiotic, assisting in the feeding of the skin's naturally existing microorganisms. It has anti-inflammatory effects that are good to persons who have dry skin and helps to keep your strands moisturised for longer by trapping moisture and keeping it for longer, making your dry and frizzy hair easier to manage.